The drive from Warren Park, IN to Utah, IN covers 88 miles and takes about 1h 50m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 421, SR 48, SR 101 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 62.8 miles on US 421.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44 miles from Warren Park, IN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 48m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 88 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 50m highway drive covering 88 miles, with most of the trip on US 421 and SR 48. The longest continuous stretch is about 62.8 miles on US 421.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 421 is the longest continuous segment at about 62.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 421 and SR 48. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East 10th Street.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 88 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (US 421): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|East 10th Street
Turn left onto East 10th Street
Navigation decision point
8
3.4 mi into trip|~4m in|US 421
Take the exit onto US 421 toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 49
Toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Sou...
8
3.5 mi into trip|~4m in|US 421
Keep slight left at fork onto US 421 toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati
6
66.1 mi into trip|~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 156
Toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan
5
82.7 mi into trip|~1h 40m in|SR 148
Turn right onto SR 148
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Warren Park, IN to Utah, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Milan along the way.
Milan
66.1 mi in|~1h 12m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 421
62.8 mi
1h 8m
SR 48
10.1 mi
17m
SR 101
6.2 mi
9m
SR 148
5.1 mi
9m
Shadeland Avenue
2.3 mi
2m
North Shadeland Avenue
0.5 mi
<1m
I 69
0.3 mi
<1m
East 10th Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 421
— 62.8 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Warren Park, IN and Utah, IN.
1
Start on North Edmondson Avenue
99 ft·8 sec·North Edmondson Avenue
2
Turn left onto East 10th Street
0.2 mi·30 sec·East 10th Street
3
Turn right onto North Shadeland Avenue
0.5 mi·46 sec·North Shadeland Avenue
4
Continue on Shadeland Avenue
2.3 mi·2 min·Shadeland Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Merge onto I 69; I 465
0.3 mi·23 sec·I 69; I 465
6
Take the exit onto US 421
0.1 mi·15 sec·US 421
Exit 49Toward I 74 East, US 421 South: Cincinnati, Southeastern AvenueUse the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 421
63 mi·1 hr 8 min·US 421
Toward I 74 East, US 421 South: CincinnatiUse the slight left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Exit 156Toward SR 101: Sunman, Milan
9
Turn right onto SR 101
6.2 mi·9 min·SR 101
10
Turn left onto SR 48
10 mi·17 min·SR 48
11
Turn right onto SR 148
5.1 mi·9 min·SR 148
Use the right lane.
12
Turn right onto US 50
0.1 mi·18 sec·Green Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn left onto George Street
468 ft·24 sec·George Street
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
George Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 44 miles from Warren Park, IN, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 19 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44 miles or 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Utah, IN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Warren Park, IN so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Warren Park, IN
This is one driving day of about 88 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Warren Park, IN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 421 for about 62.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 44 mi from Warren Park, IN
· 48m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.76 one way
$27.52 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$15.11
$30.21
premium
$4.89
$16.93
$33.87
diesel
$5.61
$19.43
$38.86
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.4
0
$9.24
$4.22
Efficient EV
22
0
$7.70
$3.52
EV Truck/SUV
35.2
0
$12.32
$5.63
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Warren Park, IN
Night
in Warren Park on Friday
Local time
9:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Utah, IN
Night
in Utah on Friday
Local time
9:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
7 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 50m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Warren Park, IN to Utah, IN covers 88 miles and takes about 1h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 421, SR 48, SR 101. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 44 miles from Warren Park, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.76 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 88 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (US 421): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.5 miles (US 421): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Warren Park, IN to Utah, IN, road signs begin pointing toward Milan along the way.
